National Science Week 2022
This year National Science Week is celebrating First Nations science. A number of events showcase the deep scientific, technological and engineering insight in First Nations knowledge systems.
The schools theme for National Science Week 2022 is Glass: More than meets the eye. Teachers and students can join activities celebrating the roles glass plays in our lives – from phone screens to optical fibre to glassware in labs.
Queensland Seed Grant Recipients 2022:
Start Codon – Alan Alan Alan’s Guide to Life (Science)
Science Right Now – Science meets Arts online courses
Worongary State Scchool – UNEARTHED Gold Coast
Yarrabilba State Secondary College – STEM Discovery Night
Kalkie State School – Kalie Science Week Event
Genomic Institute, Metro North Health – Virtual Genetics and Genomics Roadshow
Cairns Children’s Museum – Operation STEAM
Goodna Special School – Junkbot Challenge
Open Heart Learning – Humanity HQ, Science celebration
Southern Cross College – National Science Week Activities
Vale View Primary School – 3Divas
Experiments and Activities
Did you know Glass can take 1 Million years to decompose? This amazing material is durable, resilient and can be recycled endlessly without losing any quality or purity. Now check out how we're using Glass to learn about all things science.
Four Experiments by Dr Rob Bell from Experimentary
Dr Rob uses Glass to create easy and fun magical, musical and messy experiments to do at school or home.
Watch
Recycling Activities by EnviroCom
Glass may be everywhere and used in many things, but can you think of safe activities to use in your classroom?
Download
Check out this year's Science Week events across Queensland
From family fun to ground-breaking discoveries, Queensland is abuzz with science, technology and innovation.
Plan your week
Cross River Rail has put together a huge program for this year’s National Science Week
A range of free educational activities will be run at the Cross River Rail Experience Centre throughout the week, giving kids the chance to learn about the science behind Queensland’s largest infrastructure project.
WatchWatch and Learn
From a rapid-fire style interview with three entrepreneurs, to our Twitter Takeover and Q&A Vlogs with STEM experts, we're handing over the reins to hear from those in the real world doing great things with science and technology.
The Precinct Entrepreneur Interviews
We followed three Entrepreneurs to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their start-up world.
Watch
Q&A with a STEM Expert
We interview some of Queensland's best engineers, scientists, tech experts and outstanding entrepreneurs.
Watch
Cancer researcher and cool as a cucumber communicator
Meet our Inspiring Australia Queensland (IAQ) Ambassador, Dr Ken Dutton-Regester.
Watch
Twitter Takeover
Keep an eye out for guest tweeters like the Queensland Chief Scientist on the QLD Science Week Twitter account.
FollowLinks and other cool things
From the circular economy to learning about the art of glassmaking, we've put together some interesting Glass-inspired links for you to explore.
Curriculum resources for F-Y10 school teachers
National Science Week is an opportunity to include First Nations perspectives in the classroom.
Download
Glass and the circular economy and more with CSIRO
Over fifty curriculum-aligned learning activities for teachers of Foundation – Year 6 students.
Download
Glass Artist Jarred Wright
Jarred’s scientific glass blowing skills are used to develop specific apparatus for specialist experiments. His artistic glass blowing draws on organic forms from nature.
Watch
Guide to Life (sciences)
Guide to Life (sciences) is an online event hosted by Alan Robertson: scientist and massive nerd.
Watch
Downloadable activity book for primary school students
Created by the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist, the activity book includes fun science-based activities for you to enjoy with students at school or with children at home.
Download
Cancer ARt Gallery
Print and display cancer biology-themed augmented reality art at a location of your choice this National Science Week. Making cancer education more accessible and engaging, we’ve paired artists and scientists to co-design interactive art using a lens of nostalgic, pop-culture and street art styles.